[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 137 (Wednesday, November 12, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1513]
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                  HONORING DR. FRANCIS X. VAN LIESHOUT

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                          HON. REID J. RIBBLE

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 12, 2014

  Mr. RIBBLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Francis X. Van 
Lieshout on his 87th birthday, which he celebrated on October 11, 2014. 
Dr. Van Lieshout has been an integral member of the Fox Valley 
community and I am proud to recognize his dedicated service to the 
people of Wisconsin.
   Dr. Van Lieshout was born in Kimberly, Wisconsin on October 11, 
1927. After graduating from Kimberly High School in 1945, Dr. Van 
Lieshout served for three years overseas in the U.S. Navy. Upon 
returning to the United States, he received his undergraduate and 
medical degrees from Marquette University.
   Dr. Van Lieshout returned to Little Chute with his wife Josephine 
after graduating from medical school. There, he and his wife raised 
seven children. He practiced family medicine in Little Chute for 42 
years, working long hours at the hospital and making house calls 
following work. After retiring from medicine, he dedicated his time to 
volunteering in the community, working at St. Vincent de Paul and St. 
Bernadette's parish in Appleton, WI.
   He has received multiple awards for his service to the community, 
dedication to Catholic education, and service to the poor. In 1999, Van 
Lieshout Park was named in his honor in Little Chute.
   Today, Dr. Van Lieshout and his wife live in Appleton, where he 
enjoys volunteering, spending time with his family and friends, and 
fishing. It is truly an honor to represent an extraordinary citizen who 
has dedicated his life to serving the people of the Fox River Valley in 
Northeastern Wisconsin.
   Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 8th district of Wisconsin, I 
congratulate Dr. Van Lieshout on his 87th birthday and sincerely thank 
him for his service to Wisconsin.

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